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Shayfer James

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Shayfer James on Tour

Shayfer James is a singer-songwriter and composer known for his haunting theatricality. James often composes baroque ballads driven by narrative and noiresque elements that set a dramatic  tone for his productions  -- everything from stage plays to concerts and films.

Finding comfort behind the piano, Shayfer James is usually seen under the murky glow of lanterns, like a southern gothic vaudevillian. James often projects his voice through haunting organs, titillating taborines, rolling drums, and wailing violins.

Since 2012, Shayfer James has independently written, recorded and released five LPs and three EPs, including 2023's Shipwreck. He performs his original music at festivals and venues across the U.S. and worldwide, having performed on stages in places like New Orleans, New York City, Austin, Miami, and Hong Kong.

James also collaborates on theatrical works performed everywhere from London to Iceland, while scoring award-winning film projects for directors such as Jenn Wexler and Mickey Keating.

Shayfer James Live in Concert

Since recording his inaugural album, 2008's Red Room Vol. 1, Shayfer James has developed a modern sound that reverberates with America's musical past -- vaudeville, jazz and old-fashioned swing. His velvety, melodic vocals and upbeat drum tracks provide a fresh twist on the classics, paying homage to influences like Nat King Cole and Stephen Sondheim.

Tailored to the theatrical traditions of the baroque and cabaret, James' music can color the backdrop to a dramatic production or become the centerpiece of his own live performances. His  southern gothic style and dark pageantry produces live experiences that are filled with engrossing drama and eccentricity. Previously, James has collaborated on musical theater projects with Kate Douglas for the O'Neill Theater and the Johnny Mercer Writers Colony , including the widely acclaimed rock opera, The Ninth Hour.

Reviews

Rating: 5 out of 5 based on 3 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Favorite Show So Far!

    by Ambrose on 4/30/23The Masquerade - Hell - Atlanta

    All of the acts were absolutely amazing! The merch prices were more than reasonable. I got two shirts, a CD, and a sticker. I also met new people and had a lot of fun! This was by far the best show I’ve gone to so far.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    One of the best nights ever!

    by Jay on 4/14/23Marquis Theater - Denver

    It's days later and my neck is finally just starting to feel better after rocking out too hard, I had such a blasty-blast! Sarah and the Safeword were so interactive with their fans and put on a hell of a performance! Shayfer James was comedic, soulful, and encouraged safety for the crowed as well as community. Both acts performed by a crew of genuine people, I am so ecstatic I got the chance to fly down and be a part of it! Thanks for putting on this show LiveNation! I hope to see more of these two in the future! (P.S. please come to Alaska? Hopefully? Maybe?) :)

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great show, just bad sound quality on the venues end

    by Ashe on 4/14/23Marquis Theater - Denver

    The only complaint I have was that the sound quality was not too great for the opening band which is unfortunate because they have a great sound but the quality made it impossible to hear. But shayfers performance itself was beautiful, right up close and personal, nice lighting, etc. Great show.